Demeanour in Serving at the Table
Stand straight upright, and both thy feet together closely standing;
Be sure on’t, ever let thine eye be still at thy commanding.
Observe that nothing wanting be which should be on the board.
Unless a question movéd be, be careful—not a word.
If thou do fill or give the drink, with duty set it down;
And take it back with manlike cheer, not like a rustic clown.
If on an errand thou be sent, make haste and do not stay;
When all have done, observe the time, serve God and take away.[[353]]
When thou hast done and dinéd well, remember thou repair